Vance-Granville Community College’s 31st Annual Endowment Fund Golf Tournament, presented by Union Bank, will be held at the Henderson Country Club on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. All event proceeds support the mission of the college, the Endowment Fund and student scholarships. With the support of numerous golfers and sponsors, the annual event has raised more than $550,000 since its inception in 1985. The 2014 tournament alone generated a record-breaking $51,000. This year’s morning and afternoon rounds will begin with shotgun …
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Third Annual Tour De Vance April 25th, 2015 benefiting United Way of Vance County
Dust off your bike and head out to Vance Granville Community College on Saturday, April 25th, 2015! This year’s event will benefit the United We Read….United We Succeed early reading initiative program sponsored by the United Way of Vance County. Rides include at 10 mile Party Ride for youth, families and beginners; a 20 mile ride for those ready to take on more; a 30 miler through forest and farmland; and for those up to the challenge – a …
Date Set for VGCC Golf Tournament May 5th, 2015
Vance-Granville Community College’s 31st Annual Endowment Fund Golf Tournament, presented by Union Bank, will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at the Henderson Country Club. There will be morning and afternoon rounds, and meals for players. Tournament sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, call Kay Currin at (252) 738-3409.
Former Harlem Globetrotter emphasizes importance of education
A Harlem Globetrotter “Legend” visited two campuses of Vance-Granville Community College on Jan. 20, and he brought with him a message: education is the only surefire path to success. Raleigh native James “Twiggy” Sanders, who played with the Globetrotters from 1974 until 1991, spoke first at VGCC’s Franklin County Campus near Louisburg and later in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. His presentations were sponsored by the college’s Male Mentoring Program and were open to …
U.S. Figure Skating Championships to feature more competitors, bigger FanFest in Greensboro
Greensboro made a strong showing four years ago as host of the U.S. Figure Skating Championship, with more than 110,000 attending the various skating events. Add to that 26,000 who attended the free FanFest events outside the main arena, and 25,000 others who watched practices and other events on a second rink. The goal this year – the event is Jan. 17-25 in Greensboro – is to at least match those numbers, if not surpass them. That could be helped …
Former Harlem Globetrotter to speak at two VGCC campuses
The Male Mentoring Program at Vance-Granville Community College is bringing former Harlem Globetrotter James “Twiggy” Sanders to speak to students, faculty, staff and the community. Sanders is scheduled to speak first in the multi-purpose room at VGCC’s Franklin County Campus near Louisburg on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 10:30 a.m. Then, he will speak in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County at 1 p.m. that day. Both presentations are free and open to the public. Coming …
Henderson, NC Area Man Winner of 2015 Bassmaster Classic in Lake Hartwell
Brandon Gray with Area Hearing Center of Henderson, NC is the 2015 Bassmaster Classic Berth. By winning the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship Classic Fish Off, Gray earned the final 2015 Bassmaster Classic berth and accepted another “gift” — an $88,000 Skeeter FX20 bass boat/Yamaha 250 outboard rig for him to run in the Classic Feb. 20-22 at Lake Hartwell in South Carolina. The Bullock, N.C., angler caught five-fish limits both days and finished with 20 pounds, 3 ounces. …
Maria Parham Medical Center Basketball Game – Hospital Staff vs Medical Staff
Basketball Game Hospital Staff Versus Medical Staff When: November 18, 2014 Time: 6:30 p.m. Where: Kerr Vance Academy Gym Prices: Adults—$5.00 Children (under 12) – $3.00 Concessions will be sold For ticket purchases contact: (252) 438-4143Jon at ext. 1749 Erin at ext. 1570 Afton at ext. 1573 Jane at ext. 1167
Gobble Gallop 2014 presented by Girls on the Run of Northern NC November 22, 2014
For the 3rd year GOTR NNC is partnering with ACTS (Area Christians Together in Service), a local non- profit organization in Vance County whose mission is to help those who are without food by providing food and moral support for those who have been abused. Part of the Girls on the Run experience is giving back to our community! Lets Gallop to Gobble Up Hunger for ACTS on November 22nd, 2014 Download the full flyer and registration form here: Gobble …
Friday Night Football October 24, 2014
NORTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL (Home of the Vikings) Northwood High Schoolvs.Northern Vance High School 7 p.m. at Northwood High School $6.00 admission SOUTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL (Home of the Raiders) Warren County High Schoolvs.Southern Vance High School 7 p.m. at Warren County High School $6.00 admission
Vance County Schools Friday Night Football
NORTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL (Home of the Vikings) Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolvs.Northern Vance High School 7 p.m. at Cardinal Gibbons High School $6.00 admission SOUTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL (Home of the Raiders) South Granville High Schoolvs.Southern Vance High School 7 p.m. at South Granville High School $6.00 admission Northern Vance High School and Southern Vance High School are members of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association
Vance County Homecoming Football Games Rescheduled to Tonight
The Homecoming Football Games at Northern Vance High and Southern Vance High have been rescheduled to tonight. Please attend the games and support our teams! Chapel Hill High School at Northern Vance High School 6 p.m. in Viking Stadium Bunn High School at Southern Vance High School 6 p.m. in Raider Stadium
Vance County Friday Night Football October 10, 2014
NORTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL (Home of the Vikings) Chapel Hill High Schoolvs.Northern Vance High School 7 p.m. Homecomingin Viking Stadium $6.00 admission SOUTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL (Home of the Raiders) Bunn High Schoolvs.Southern Vance High School 7 p.m. Homecomingin Raider Stadium $6.00 admission
Friday Night Football October 3, 2014
NORTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL (Home of the Vikings) Orange High Schoolvs.Northern Vance High School 7 p.m.in Viking Stadium $6.00 admission SOUTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL (Home of the Raiders) Ben. L. Smith High Schoolvs.Southern Vance High School 7 p.m.in Raider Stadium $6.00 admission
Vance County Schools Friday Night Football
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS Friday, September 26, 2014 Academics First…Athletics Second NORTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL (Home of the Vikings) Southern Durham High Schoolvs.Northern Vance High School 7 p.m.at Southern Durham High School $6.00 admission SOUTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL (Home of the Raiders) Louisburg High Schoolvs.Southern Vance High School 7:30 p.m.at Louisburg High School $6.00 admission Northern Vance High School and Southern Vance High School are members of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association …
Vance County Schools Friday Night Football September 12, 2014
Southern Vance High School VS Northern Vance High School 7 p.m. in Viking Stadium $6.00 admission
Vance County Schools High School Football
The Southern Vance Raiders do not play this week. Franklinton High School vs. Northern Vance High School 7:30 p.m. at Franklinton High School $6.00 admission
Preparations swing into action to welcome U.S. Open fans to North Carolina
North Carolina will welcome thousands of golf fans next month as Pinehurst Resort hosts the U.S. Open and the U.S. Women’s Open Championships the weeks of June 9 and 16, respectively. The N.C. Depts. of Commerce, Cultural Resources and Transportation are using these major sporting events to showcase the state to visitors from around the world. To celebrate the tournaments and help golf fans find their way to Pinehurst, crews are installing special directional signs at Charlotte Douglas International Airport …
DBAP to host ACC Baseball Championship through 2018
Durham Bulls Athletic Park will host the ACC Baseball Championship from 2015 to 2018, the league and the Durham Bulls announced last Thursday. The baseball championships have been held in Durham eight times previously, with its last appearance in 2013. Last year, the tournament set records for single-game attendance (11,329) and championship game attendance (8,697). The tournament drew 58,454 fans, the fourth-highest total in its history. The 2014 ACC Baseball Championship is being held in Greensboro May 20-25.
30th Annual VGCC Golf Tournament raises Record-Setting Amount
Vance-Granville Community College’s 30th annual Endowment Fund Golf Tournament generated approximately $51,000 from entry fees and from sponsors to help fund scholarships for deserving students and support the mission of the college. That result set a new record as the highest-grossing golf tournament in VGCC history, far surpassing the previous record of $35,420, set just last year. A total of 125 players formed 32 teams to play in either the morning or the afternoon round on May 6, 2014, at …